We condition the house post-floor install to keep the moisture content of the wood consistent. RH of the house should be maintained under 60%. I use portable AC's in the summer along with Dehumidifiers to keep the RH below 60%.

I've used alot of waterborne floor finishes over the years but my favorites are the ones made by BONA. See my past reviews on Bona Traffic, and Bona Naturale .

Here's the background on this project. It's a remodeled 1960's house with Architecture by Webber + Studio Architects here in Austin, TX. This is a solid 3/4" Pecan floor nailed to 3/4" plywood over a vapor barrier on a concrete slab. We laid the floor with raw wood then sanded just the edges of the floor where base molding would hit the floor (in order to eliminate shoe molding we install floors THEN base).

In conclusion, I'm a fan of Bona Mega. This product has performed well, has a durable finish, and has the right sheen level. The house with these photos was completed 2 years ago now and it's still looking fantastic. I would highly recommend this product for your wood floor project.

Risinger Homes is a custom builder and whole house remodeling contractor who specializes in Architect driven and fine craftsmanship work. We utilize an in-house carpentry staff and the latest building science research to build dramatically more efficient, healthy and durable homes.

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